You may recall Rudy Giuliani’s recent legal woes. First, he lost a defamation lawsuit and faced a judgment of $148.1 million. Then, after he filed for bankruptcy protection, he faced an adversary ...
Yes, it is possible to include student loans in a bankruptcy, but it's a complex and challenging process. Unlike other forms of debt, student loans aren't automatically considered for discharge. The ...
When a bankruptcy case is filed, most disputes are addressed through motions and hearings within the main case. However, certain matters demand more formal litigation—complete with a complaint, ...
A new study suggests that distressed borrowers using a simpler bankruptcy process are succeeding — and that more people like them should try. By Tara Siegel Bernard Student loans have long been ...
The success rate for student loan borrowers who attempt to discharge their debt in bankruptcy has "jumped" to 87% in recent years, a new study finds. Still, few people pursue the option because of a ...
If you’re deep in debt, at what point are you actually bankrupt? Before declaring bankruptcy, you have a few options to consider first. John, a 20-year-old from Nashville, is overwhelmed with debt. “I ...